It is all right for a teacher to say "I don't know" in answer to a child's questions when indeed he or she does not know the answer.
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Yes, it is completely acceptable for a teacher to admit when they do not know the answer to a question. It sets a good example for students that it is okay not to know everything and demonstrates humility. It also opens up the opportunity for a teachable moment where the teacher and student can research and discover the answer together. Honesty and transparency in the classroom can help foster a trusting and respectful relationship between teacher and student.